Today’s weight loss success story: Emicia lost 160 pounds with gastric bypass weight loss surgery, changing her diet and by facing the reality of her health issues. She started at 404 pounds and was deeply moved by a neighbor who tried to reach out to her about health concerns and obesity. I truly appreciate her […]
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Nicey lost 74 pounds
Let’s show Nicey some BWLW love. She lost 74 pounds by changing her eating habits, dropping sugary drinks and adding exercise to her life. Here is what she shared with us: My name is Nicey and I have struggled with being over weight my whole life…until now! Being the only child that my mother had […]
Farah lost 75 pounds
Today’s featured before and after weight loss story: Farah lost 75 pounds by changing her diet, embracing green smoothies and working out religiously. Here is what she shared with us about her weight loss journey: Hello, I wanted to share my journey thus far. It’s long but I know it’s attainable. I reached my highest weight when […]
Yolanda lost 100 pounds with weight loss surgery
Let’s show some Black Women Losing Weight love to Yolanda. This proud mom lost 100 pounds in 10 months with weight loss surgery and no longer has high blood pressure and arthritis. She expresses in her story that her weight made her feel safe and she was able to hide behind it. Here is what […]
Latese lost 60 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss before and after: Latese lost 60 pounds with Zumba, protein shakes for meal replacement and portion control. Here is what she shared with us: Hi, My name is Latese. When I graduated from high school, I weighed 145 pounds and even at that weight I thought I was fat. After high school, I […]
Paula lost 170 pound with weight loss surgery and working out
Paula wrote us to share her weight loss journey. She had weight loss surgery in 2003 and lost 130 pounds. In 2012, she renewed her weight loss efforts and dropped 40 pounds. She joined weight watchers and amp’d up her exercise efforts. My name is Paula and I have struggled with weight my entire life. […]
Sawanda lost 57 pounds
Today’s featured weight loss success story: Sawanda lost 57 pounds. She overcame many challenges that many working single mothers face and was able to lose the weight. Here is what she shared with us: What was your motivation? I was turning 36 years old. I looked at myself in the mirror and realized that […]
Kimberly lost 63 pounds
Let’s share some BWLW love with Kimberly who lost 63 pounds with the help of an exercise bootcamp and by following at 1500 calorie eating plan. Here is what she shared with us: Hello, my name is Kimberly and I’m 33 years old. I decided that I would lose weight about 18 months ago, […]
Natalie lost 112 pounds
Update 2015: “It has been 2 years and I have kept my weight off. I did gain 30lbs last year, but I quickly turned it around. The BWLW Facebook page has helped me and kept me focused. I was able to lose the 30 pounds I gained plus and 11 lbs. Today, I weigh 174 […]
Karen lost 30 pounds
Let show some Black Women Losing Weight love to Karen who has lost 30 pounds. She was motivated by a diagnosis of diabetes. Here is what she shared with us: I changed my eating habits. I stopped eating pork. Now I eat chicken, fish and less beef. I also eat a lot of vegetables and […]
